Clarksville child, 4, shot, killed

Police believe child may have accidentally shot self

CLARKSVILLE, Tenn – . A 4-year-old child died Sunday night after Clarksville Police found him with a gun shot wound to the chest, according to a news release sent by Natalie Hall late Sunday night.

Hall said the preliminary investigation shows the child gained access to a loaded handgun and accidentally shot himself.

Police were dispatched to the 2600 block of Arthurs Court on Sunday evening in response to a reported gun shot wound. When they arrived they discovered the child suffering from a gun shot wound to the chest. The child was transported via Life Flight to Vanderbilt University Medical Center, where he succumbed to his injuries.

This is an ongoing investigation. Anyone with any information on this case is urged to call Det. Eric Ewing, 931-648-0656 ext. 5447.